(NewsNation) — Thousands of cases of salad dressing have been recalled due to the presence of “foreign objects,” the Food and Drug Administration announced.
In a report, the FDA said the recall from California-based Ventura Foods was initiated on Nov. 11 and identified as a “Class II” on Dec. 4, meaning the use of or exposure to the product could lead to temporary and adverse health consequences.
More than 3,500 cases of salad dressing, including the popular Hidden Valley Ranch, were recalled because “black plastic planting material” was found in the dressing’s granulated onion. The dressings were distributed to retailers across the country, including Costco.
Which salad dressings are included in the recall?
The recalled dressings include:
- Italian Salad Dressing, 1 gallon, SKU: 7 67367 00518 4
- Creamy Poblano Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip, 1 gallon, SKU: 7 34730 53243 1
- Ventura Caesar Dressing, 2, 000 pound, SKU: 00 026700 17360 8
- Pepper Mill Regal Caesar Dressing, 1 gallon, SKU: 0 93901 72607 0
- Pepper Mill Creamy Caesar Dressing, 1 gallon, SKU: 0 93901 78134 5
- Caesar Dressing (Costco Service Deli), SKU: 0 26700 19376 7
- Caesar Dressing (Costco Food Court), SKU: 0 26700 19376 7
- Hidden Valley, Buttermilk Ranch, 1 gallon, SKU: 0 26700 19192 3
Where were the salad dressings sold?
The product was distributed to seven retailers across 42 locations in the following states:
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
The firm also distributed the product to one customer in Costa Rica.